#VU29694 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in The Update Framework (TUF) - CVE-2020-6174
Published: July 13, 2020 / Updated: February 25, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29694
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6174
CWE-ID: CWE-347
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
The Update Framework (TUF)
The Update Framework (TUF)
Software vendor:
The Update Framework
The Update Framework
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not verify the cryptographic signature for data. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.